Beyond feelin’ the burn
My legs have definitely progressed well beyond the “nice and sore” I reported yesterday. Today they straight up hurt! Yesterday I could at least walk without pain; today I wobble. I have to sit down like a pregnant lady—hands gripping the sides of the chair, using my arm strength to lower myself, not my legs. Standing up is even worse.
I started using the handicap stall in the restroom at work because the toilet is taller. That’s less distance from me to the toilet, therefore less time that my legs have to support me on my way down. It’s a good thing I haven’t used a restroom any more public than that because I don’t think my legs could support the hover method.
I know the feeling of a good soreness, so don’t come at me with this No Pain No Gain stuff. That’s what I thought yesterday, that the aching was indicative of a good workout. But today I’m wondering if I did some real damage. I know people can pull muscles in their legs, but is it possible to pull all the muscles in both your legs at the same time? Because every single muscle, from the top of my ass to the top of my knees is screaming every time I move.
The capoeira class description said it was tailored to beginners, but I’m sorry, I gotta ease into it a little more than that. I fear my legs won’t have healed by the time my friends/sisters drag me back there next week. I’m up for a good workout, I expect a little burn and some soreness, but I’m practically immobile! That can’t be right.
September 20th, 2007 at 3:11 pm
Wow! I know the feeling and all those actions you described. Drinks lots of water to flush out the lactic acid that’s built up, and maybe consider getting a massage. Also, I’ve heard that taking Vitamin E before hard workouts can help reduce soreness.
September 20th, 2007 at 4:16 pm
Ditto the above comment. Day two is always worse than day one. Even proved my point of that to Mr. New Guy here not too long ago. Tomorrow shouldn’t be as bad. But if you’re still super sore Saturday, then I’d worry. A little sore, no worries though. Maybe take some ibuprofen or something.
I admire it though. I miss the soreness, as odd as that sounds. I need to get back into running again. You inspire me.
September 20th, 2007 at 10:41 pm
Ha! Michelle and I were talking about that today…we’re both way more sore today than yesterday too…and I thought yesterday was bad enough! I hope it goes away by next class!
September 21st, 2007 at 5:27 pm
ditto on the above comments … the second day after my first kung fu class was exactly as you describe … i stood up at work and almost fell over from the pain!! but it does get better and your body adjusts, for instance, i had my 8th kung fu class yesterday and i’m only a little bit sore today as in i can actually walk down stairs without wimpering too loudly
hang in there